Meet the Team

Chris Dias
Senior Immigration Solicitor
Chris Dias is a highly experienced immigration solicitor with over 23 years of practice in UK immigration law. He has built Lawyery's business immigration department and specialises in Sponsor Licence applications and Skilled Worker visas. Chris also practices employment law, holding a Law Society Certification in Employment Law. He is a champion of grassroots adoption of AI by lawyers, leading him to launch UKInnovator.online - an AI-assisted pre-assessment tool for prospective Innovator Founder applicants, based on his own extensive knowledge and experience advising clients on the Innovator Founder visa. He has successfully represented numerous clients in appeals and judicial reviews.
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Languages: English

Crystal Dias
Senior Immigration Solicitor
Crystal Dias specialises in women's and migrant's rights, with a particular focus on Filipino community work for both individuals and business customers. She brings a compassionate and detail-oriented approach to immigration and family law, and has been recognised as one of the most influential Filipinas in the world. Crystal frequently assists the Migrant Workers Office of the Philippine Embassy on defending the rights of workers in the UK.
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Languages: English, Spanish, Tagalog

Micah Lee
Immigration Solicitor
Micah Lee is a dedicated immigration solicitor with particular expertise in partner visas and child dependant visas, including the complex sole responsibility rules. As the daughter of a nurse who came to the UK to work for the NHS, she is passionate about helping those on similar paths and has also supported numerous healthcare professionals in their journey to work in the UK. Micah is also a keen social media blogger with channels on life as an assistant solicitor in London, book reviews, and her interest in plants. She has created and delivered a series of talks on immigration law to Kanlungan, a London-based charity helping migrant women.
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Languages: English, Tagalog

Irene Kamya
Senior Immigration Solicitor / In-house Counsel
Irene Kamya has a strong track record in global talent and exceptional promise visas. She works with talented individuals from around the world to help them achieve their UK immigration goals. She has worked for some of the top firms in the UK, including KPMG, Taylor Rose MW, and Charles Russell Speechlys, as well as in-house counsel for The University of Sussex, The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and King's College London.
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Languages: English, Luganda

Chris Quebral
Immigration Solicitor
Chris Quebral specialises in immigration and family law, with a particular passion for appeals and advocacy. With deep cultural understanding and legal expertise, he is passionate about helping the Filipino community navigate UK immigration law and provides tailored advice to Filipino clients.
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Languages: English, Tagalog, Illocano

Marianne Layson
Business Development Manager
Marianne Layson is the Business Development Manager at Lawyery, providing exceptional customer service and helping facilitate new business opportunities. She works with stakeholders and vendors to grow Lawyery's business and explore how the team can better serve clients and partner organizations. With her warm and professional approach, Marianne ensures clients receive the support they need.
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Languages: English

